Women: Akron 87, Ball State 78

Akron's Anita Brown goes up for two points over Ball State's Jill Morrison during the first half of their game at the James A. Rhodes Arena on the University of Akron campus Saturday in Akron. Akron won 87-78. (Karen Schiely/Akron Beacon Journal)

Akron's Hannah Plybon (left) goes up for two points over Ball State's Jill Morrison during the first half of their game at the James A. Rhodes Arena on the University of Akron campus Saturday in Akron. Akron won 87-78. (Karen Schiely/Akron Beacon Journal)

Akron's Cari Guyton (left) goes up for two points past Ball State's Renee Bennett during the second half of their game at the James A. Rhodes Arena on the University of Akron campus Saturday in Akron. Akron won 87-78. (Karen Schiely/Akron Beacon Journal)

Akron's Kacie Cassell goes up for two points in front of Ball State's Renee Bennett (center) and Shelbie Justice during the second half of their game at the James A. Rhodes Arena on the University of Akron campus Saturday in Akron. Akron won 87-78. (Karen Schiely/Akron Beacon Journal)

Akron's Anita Brown goes up for a three point shot over Ball State's Nathalie Fontaine during the second half of their game at the James A. Rhodes Arena on the University of Akron campus Saturday in Akron. Akron won 87-78. (Karen Schiely/Akron Beacon Journal)

Akron's Hannah Plybon (left) goes up for two points past Ball State's Brandy Woody during the second half of their game at the James A. Rhodes Arena on the University of Akron campus Saturday in Akron. Akron won 87-78. (Karen Schiely/Akron Beacon Journal)

Akron's Rachel Tecca goes up for two points between Ball State's Nathalie Fontaine (back) and Calyn Hosea (10) during the second half of their game at the James A. Rhodes Arena on the University of Akron campus Saturday in Akron. Akron won 87-78. (Karen Schiely/Akron Beacon Journal)